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Generative AI Mentions in Canadian Job Postings at 0.28%

2/13/2025

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In January 2025, only 0.28% of Canadian job postings on Indeed referenced Generative AI, comparable to the UK and slightly above the US and Australia.
The majority of mentions (58%) were in tech, math, and science, despite GenAI's applicability in white-collar roles.
No skills were classified as "very likely" to be replaced, though math and software development skills showed potential.
Gradual GenAI adoption indicates growth opportunities across sectors, urging job seekers to learn about these technologies.

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Story summary

In January 2025, only 0.28% of Canadian job postings on Indeed referenced Generative AI, comparable to the UK and slightly above the US and Australia.
The majority of mentions (58%) were in tech, math, and science, despite GenAI's applicability in white-collar roles.
No skills were classified as "very likely" to be replaced, though math and software development skills showed potential.
Gradual GenAI adoption indicates growth opportunities across sectors, urging job seekers to learn about these technologies.